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Whip will ensure caretaker govt-aligned MPs vote for right PM

The caretaker government will set up a new whip drawn from political parties in the former coalition to ensure their MPs toe the line in voting for the next prime minister on July 13.

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Digital platform law spelled out

A royal decree meant to regulate digital platforms will take effect on Aug 21, intended to transparently govern operators and promote consumer protection, says Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn.

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DES Ministry, 16 banks fend off scams

The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry is joining forces with 16 banks to notify people about online scams and fake news on their banking apps in an effort to raise public awareness about online financial fraud, preventing more scamming victims.

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Agency ups Health Link system access

The government's National Big Data Institute (NBDi) has expanded the channel for people to register with its Health Link centralised platform, covering 11 hospitals in Bangkok.

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Dems see Hat Yai as next Hong Kong

The Democrat Party wants to woo investors by dusting off its plan to transform the commercial district of Hat Yai in Songkhla into an economic powerhouse.

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AWOL hacker sparks outcry

Critics have slammed the complicated procedures involved in apprehending military personnel suspected of committing criminal offences, saying the laws need to be overhauled to streamline the process.

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Army, cops pressed to nab hacker

The army and police have come under heavy criticism over their failure to apprehend the soldier who claimed to have obtained the personal data of 55 million Thais, despite a court warrant for the suspect's arrest.

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Abusing the election system

The party-list system, which is designed to allow professionals from various fields to become MPs, has been exploited by parties to return favours to loyal supporters or financiers, academics say.

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Govt says police closing in on hacker

Police are closing in on the hacker who threatened to release data stolen in an alleged security breach affecting 55 million Thais, said Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn.

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Agencies hunt for hacker

Authorities are hunting down a hacker who has threatened to release the personal data of 55 million Thais if the government agency allegedly involved in the leakage of information fails to meet a ransom demand by April 5.

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PPRP exec wants to keep old coalition together

The political parties of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and Deputy PM Prawit Wongsuwon and other existing partners should stick together to form the next coalition government, says a deputy leader of the ruling Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP).

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Government bid to raise country's digital competitiveness

The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry wants digital-related businesses to contribute 30% of GDP and for Thailand to reach the top 30 of the IMD World Digital Competitiveness Ranking, both by 2027.

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Ruling party seeks to turn nightlife 'bribes into tax'

Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn, deputy leader of the ruling Palang Pracharath Party, has proposed the state relax rules on entertainment places and alcohol sales to raise tax and get rid of bribes.

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Agency prepares training for data protection officers

The Digital Government Development Agency (DGA) is gearing up to train data protection officers for state agencies as required by the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), with an initial target to produce 100 responsible officers by June.

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DES launches digital purchase scheme

The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry has launched the Thailand Digital Catalog scheme as a mechanism to improve the quality of digital products and services developed by local startups and businesses so that they meet international standards.

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Small vendor scheme tacks on 25 provinces

An additional 25 provinces will be included in the Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry's programme aimed at supporting small vendors to leverage digital tools to improve their business, says DES Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn.

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Vape issue has no easy fix

The recent news of police extorting tourists for possessing e-cigarettes raises the question of whether it's time or not to legalise these electronic devices. But it's an issue that goes beyond limiting the income stream of crooked cops.

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Online scammers in the crosshairs

Picking up a phone call from a stranger or downloading a malicious app can make life miserable for people who fall prey to call centre gangs or online scammers who have developed several tactics to fleece victims.

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Vape law makes waves

The laws regulating e-cigarettes have sparked controversy, prompting a cabinet minister to propose vaping be legalised while police crack down on the sale of the devices.

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Hazy vape law makes waves

The laws regulating e-cigarettes have sparked controversy, prompting a cabinet minister to propose vaping be legalised while police have launched operations to crack down on the sale of the devices.

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Emergency decree endorsed to tackle online fraud

The cabinet has approved a draft emergency decree meant to combat online fraud, enabling financial institutions to halt suspicious transactions temporarily for scrutiny, says Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn.

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Phone users warned over malicious apps

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) has urged iPhone Operating System (iOS) and Android phone users to look out for some 200 malicious applications and delete them from their devices if found.

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New decrees to target tech crime, scams

A regulation aimed at preventing and suppressing technology crime is set to be submitted to the cabinet this month, says Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn, as the ministry moves to tackle online scams as a priority agenda item in 2023.

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Prayut, Prawit still in with chance

As the general election looms this year, the country is likely to find itself in a familiar situation where the coalition government and the Pheu Thai Party will battle it out to form a government.

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Cabinet approval to be sought for NT's 5G project

The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry plans to seek approval from the cabinet next week for National Telecom's (NT) 5G business project worth 12 billion baht, capitalising on the 2.6-gigahertz spectrum range.

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